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Mazda CX-80

Mazda CX-80 seven-seat SUV review

The Mazda CX-80 is essentially a stretched CX-60 with seats for up to seven - making it one of the few large PHEVS that can do so.
Published 30 October 2024
Mini Aceman

2025 Mini Aceman crossover EV review

Mini brings a smaller, all-electric crossover to the scene, and it’s called the Aceman. Matt Robinson takes the wheel.
Published 29 October 2024
Ford Capri

2025 Ford Capri electric review

The new Capri isn't a coupé but Ford is leaning in hard to the original's image to promote its new electric SUV. Shane O' Donoghue drives it.
Published 29 October 2024
Aston Martin Vanquish

2024 Aston Martin Vanquish review

Aston Martin Vanquish is a super-GT wearing a legendary nameplate. Matt Robinson asks, can it deliver?
Published 29 October 2024
BMW M5

Plug-in hybrid BMW M5 review

Yes, it’s alarmingly heavy, but the new BMW M5 punches with astonishing ferocity and still manages to feel balanced and lively in the corners.
Published 24 October 2024
Kia EV6

Updated 300-mile-plus Kia EV6 review

Kia updates the EV6 with a bigger battery, smart looks and faster charging. Matt Robinson has driven it in the UK.
Published 24 October 2024
Audi S5

New Audi S5 reviewed

The name may be confusing, but the new Audi A5 replaces the old A4 with something noticeably better than before. Is this the car to dethrone BMW?
Published 22 October 2024
Porsche Macan

Entry-level Porsche Macan EV review

Porsche Macan range swells to four models, including a first-ever two-wheel-drive variant. Matt Robinson tries them out for size.
Published 18 October 2024
Lotus Eletre S

Electric Lotus Eletre SUV review

Lotus made its name with small, lightweight sports cars, so a 2.5-tonne electric SUV should be the antithesis of the marque. Is it?
Published 16 October 2024
Vauxhall Grandland Electric

Vauxhall Grandland electric SUV review

Vauxhall enters the electric family SUV market with the long-range Grandland model. Matt Robinson wonders what makes it unique.
Published 09 October 2024
Leapmotor T03

Electric Leapmotor T03 city car review

With the backing of Peugeot and Fiat’s owners, Stellantis, Leapmotor’s small, cheap EV is here to take on the Dacia Spring.
Published 08 October 2024
2024 Renault 5 in yellow, on a mountain road

Renault 5 electric supermini review

The new Renault 5 has the potential to take small EVs mainstream, reckons Will Dron.
Published 07 October 2024